Caves

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Climate Clues Hang from Mysterious Cave's Ceiling

By Lynne Peeples published

Dripstones in Alps cave shed light on mountain growth, ancient climate.

Geology
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Modern-Day Cavewoman Explores Spectacular Caves

By Andrea Mustain published

This adventure is not for the faint of heart.

Planet Earth
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Mammoth Caves: Largest Cave System on Earth

By OurAmazingPlanet Staff published

Caves carved by water over eons.

Planet Earth
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Look Out Below! 8 Amazing Sinkholes

By Brett Israel published

Extreme sinkholes hold surprises inside.

Planet Earth
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It's a Jungle in There!

By Brett Israel published

Plant life thrives both inside and outside huge cave.

Planet Earth
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World's Largest Cave Passage Discovered in Vietnam

By Brett Israel published

Son Doong cave big enough to hold a skyscraper.

Planet Earth
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How Do Caves Form?

By Andrea Mustain published

Whether you think they're inviting or terrifying, caves are made from two tame ingredients.

Planet Earth
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The 7 Longest Caves in the World

By Live Science Staff published

Explore the longest underground passages on Earth.

Geology
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850 Mostly Blind, Pale Creatures Discovered Underground

By Charles Q. Choi published

Some 850 new species have been discovered in caves and underground caverns in Australian Outback.

Animals
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Eyeless Creature Discovered in Undersea Tunnel

By Jeanna Bryner published

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of crustacean in an underwater cave.

Animals
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